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  • #16
    Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

    Warwick your gonna need to get out the tools mate.

    get out your digi camera and join photobucket

    grab a few screwdrivers and spanners

    1st we need to ensure nothing has changed.

    i assume no (or very little) water is coming out the grouphead?

    the machines pump is still "pumping" making noise?

    do you have a backflush disc or blind filter basket?

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    • #17
      Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

      have you tried removing the group head shower screen?

      this is the bit of metal with all the holes in it inside the grouphead not the basket in the grouphandle.

      can you attempt to remove and tell us if it is really dirty?

      have you pumped any backflush fluids in via the water tank?

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      • #18
        Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

        Originally posted by 4075787F4B577B72727171140 link=1246584544/14#14 date=1250076378
        Hi Warwick..

        Have you ever thought that as the machine is not all that common, perhaps nobody here has experienced the issue and repaired it?  :-? :
        Correct on most if not all accounts...

        Never seen one until I looked for it after teh first post..

        As stated above... You will need to get ya hands dirty and provide lots of information..  

        We are not  Solis service or support staff... Just CS who enjoy coffee and helping IF and WHEN we can..


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        • #19
          Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

          Talk Coffee, Chris I think it was from memory... I sent you an e-mail and left a message on your voice mail about 3-4 weeks ago and got no response from either... I accept that the machine is not that common and you may not be able to help, but a response in some form is just common decency.

          Maheel,

          Thanks for your response.
          Yeh youre spot on, no or very little water coming out the grouphead, but the pump seems to be making the same noise as when it was working properly, so I dont think there is a problem with the pump.

          The machine doesnt have a 3 way valve... so from what I understand no need for the backflush.

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          • #20
            Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

            Originally posted by 3E323B36363F530 link=1246584544/16#16 date=1250076901
            have you tried removing the group head shower screen?
            I removed this and soaked it in cafetto.

            I also put cafetto and citric acid in the water tank... but the water is coming through at a trickle or not at all when trying to run it through...

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            • #21
              Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

              i reckon you got a blockage somewhere? and your idea of no-backflush may point in this direction.

              Well you got a few choices

              take it to someone for a look
              try some descale via the tank to see if it helps
              crack it open and have a look yourself

              if you open it up start simple, start near the pump
              confirm water is being pumped either by looking at plastic pipes
              (try intorducing a few air bubbles for visuals)
              or taking off a pipe 1 at a time if you cant see (copper pipe)

              once confirmed move to next juction / join check pipes for blockages while they are off.

              remember that is 240 inside BE CAREFULL as there may be water  !!!!

              dont let water hit anything and cause a short

              the pump should move a lot of water unrestricted

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              • #22
                Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                Maheel,

                Thanks very much, I appreciate you taking the time to try to assist me.

                Ill look in the yellow pages or online for a place to service it...

                Thanks again

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                • #23
                  Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                  Originally posted by 3F333A37373E520 link=1246584544/20#20 date=1250077959
                  i reckon you got a blockage somewhere? and your idea of no-backflush may point in this direction.

                  Well you got a few choices

                  take it to someone for a look
                  try some descale via the tank to see if it helps

                  crack it open and have a look yourself

                  if you open it up start simple, start near the pump
                  confirm water is being pumped either by looking at plastic pipes
                  (try intorducing a few air bubbles for visuals)
                  or taking off a pipe 1 at a time if you cant see (copper pipe)

                  once confirmed move to next juction / join check pipes for blockages while they are off.

                  remember that is 240 inside BE CAREFULL as there may be water  !!!!

                  dont let water hit anything and cause a short

                  the pump should move a lot of water unrestricted
                  I would support items in highlight above..

                  Unless you have teh skills and teh tools... Stay away from getting into the guts of teh machine...

                  If you were up teh road... I would be happy to take a look... But a bit far away.

                  My gut feel is a blockage / crap in a pump / solenoid valve some where..

                  1: A full system flush if possible and do it more than once...

                  If that does not work.. Then some one will need to take a close look.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                    Thanks Anger Management.

                    By full system flush... u mean putting some Cafetto in the water tank and flushing it through?

                    Ill try that again and if not, take it somewhere...

                    Cheers

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                    • #25
                      Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                      Originally posted by 726F6E79727074681A0 link=1246584544/23#23 date=1250124996
                      Thanks Anger Management.

                      By full system flush... u mean putting some Cafetto in the water tank and flushing it through?

                      Ill try that again and if not, take it somewhere...

                      Cheers
                      Cafetto is a general term as to one of teh cleaning agents..

                      From a tank and de scale point of view, I would look at a descaling agent first...

                      See sponsors to the left...


                      I would tend to think the basic Cafetto cleaner or other like agent, may be a little foamy in the first instance.. But I am sure, that some may have used it previously..

                      Not really the ideal formula for the cleaning of the hard scale that may have built up in ya system.... But would remove any stale oils etc

                      Remember, lots of flushing and a shot or two to condition the head and PF after cleaning (What ever product you wish to chose)..

                      Then try the first shot ya self... Just to make sure its all OK...


                      Note: A couple of CSs recommend Bleach and Dishwasing powder as cleaning agents.... Thus not being of a closed mind... Your call

                      http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1248922420/0

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                      • #26
                        Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                        Thanks AM

                        Really appreciate your help.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                          Originally posted by 362B2A3D3634302C5E0 link=1246584544/25#25 date=1250142829
                          Thanks AM

                          Really appreciate your help.
                          Its not help unless it assists you in achieving the outcome your looking for.. Until then it is just comments

                          Fingers crossed..

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                          • #28
                            Re: Solis SL-90 running water problem?

                            Well whatever u want to call it... Im grateful for your time

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